“He spoke of staying committed to your goals and serving others even if it means going against the grain,” said Premier High School Regional Director Jennifer Kasapi. “This was a message these kids really needed to hear as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.”

Thirteen seniors earned diplomas from the American YouthWorks campus and another 35 from the Austin South campus. Each graduate received a handshake and personal congratulations from Mr. Bush.

Commissioner Bush is the grandson of President George H.W. Bush, the son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and the nephew of President George W. Bush. Prior to becoming Texas land commissioner, Bush worked as a public-school teacher after graduating from Rice University and serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan as an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

Founded in 1999, ResponsiveEd operates 35 Premier High School campuses across Texas. With the motto ‘Don’t Wait. Graduate.’ the Premier High School model helps students recover high school credits and work toward early graduation.

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